Author Question: The act of chewing is also known as ________________. Fill in the blank(s) with correct ... (Read 83 times)

Starlight · **on:** Jul 24, 2018

The act of chewing is also known as ________________.

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Question 2

A dry dressing is selected by the nurse for a client who has a wound that requires:

A. Protection
B. Debridement
C. Absorption of heavy exudate
D. Healing by secondary intention

lolol · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 24, 2018

Answer to Question 1

mastication
The teeth are organs of chewing, or mastication.

Answer to Question 2

A
A. A dry dressing may be chosen for management of a wound healing by primary intention with little drainage. The dressing protects the wound from injury, prevents introduction of bacteria, reduces discomfort, and speeds healing.
B. The dry dressing does not debride the wound and should not be selected for wounds requiring debridement
C. A dry dressing may be chosen for management of a wound healing by primary intention with little drainage.
D. A dry dressing is not appropriate for an open wound that is healing by secondary intention.